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Enchanted (2007)

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Reviews Counted:154

Fresh:142

Rotten:12

Average Rating:7.3/10

Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams. Children and adults alike are sure to have smiles on their faces throughout the film.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some scary images and mild innuendo.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:14-12-2007

Synopsis: With a fine cast and fun in-jokes, Disney's ENCHANTED is sure to cast a spell over both children and adults. It begins with a 2-D animation sequence reminiscent of the company's beloved past.... With a fine cast and fun in-jokes, Disney's ENCHANTED is sure to cast a spell over both children and adults. It begins with a 2-D animation sequence reminiscent of the company's beloved past. Surrounded by dozens of cute animals, Giselle (voiced and later played by Amy Adams) sings about her desire to find her one true love. Meanwhile, a handsome prince (James Marsden) overhears her, and they meet and fall in love. In many Disney movies, this is where the story ends, but ENCHANTED is just starting out on its journey. The prince's wicked stepmother (Susan Sarandon) can't stand to lose her throne, so she pushes Giselle down a well, and the beauty ends up in the real world. Gone is the animated fantasy, and a live-action Giselle lands in the middle of Times Square in New York City. Her optimism and perkiness put her at odds with the New Yorkers she encounters, but she gets help from a cynical divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) as she waits for her prince to rescue her. Fans of Disney classics from SLEEPING BEAUTY to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be glad to see their favorite films referenced in ENCHANTED. Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID) makes a brief appearance, and the evil queen threatens to kill Giselle with a poisoned apple à la SNOW WHITE. Though it reminds the audience of past favorites, ENCHANTED boasts its own script that is at once intelligent and heartwarming. But the true highlight of the film is the acting by the fairy tale couple. Marsden (HAIRSPRAY) couldn't be funnier as the charming prince, while Adams (an Oscar nominee for 2005's JUNEBUG) gives dimension to the heroine. As a result, ENCHANTED is a film that deserves to sit on a shelf with Disney's classics. [More]

Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon

Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel

Director: Kevin Lima

Director: Kevin Lima
Screenwriter: Bill Kelly
Producer: Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson
Composer: Alan Menken
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Amy Adams provides the pixie dust that turns New York into a land of enchantment.

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
01/02/08
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Enchanted bubbles over with good cheer, due in large part to Adams for the wide-eyed optimism and innocence she brings to her irony-free performance.

Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | comment Comment
12/16/07
Mark Pfeiffer
Mark Pfeiffer
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

The songs, by "Pocahontas" Oscar-winners Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, are cleverly written, with each one evoking a Disney classic from another period.

Full Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review | comment Comment
12/15/07
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review

This family film is fun, but essentially paint-by-numbers.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
12/14/07
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

It quickly becomes obvious that instead of finding a fresh angle of approach, the filmmakers have simply given us yet another fish-out-of-water fantasy a la "Splash."

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
12/14/07
Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski
eFilmCritic.com

A charming family-friendly film complete with a beautiful music score.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
12/13/07
Urban Cinefile Critics
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Urban Cinefile

Thoroughly delightful and entertaining, this is exactly the type of movie Walt Disney would make if he were alive today.

Full Review Source: Cinemaclips.com | comment Comment
12/12/07
Roger Tennis
Roger Tennis
Cinemaclips.com

Disney's idea is to postmodernize their own princess franchises, and instead of going after them with snark, the references are giddy and gleeful (and quite numerous).

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
12/12/07
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

Once upon a time, the Disney studios showed off a clever way to blend animation and live action.

Full Review Source: Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) | comment Comment
12/11/07
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Enchanting for most of its running time.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
12/04/07
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

It may sound like faint praise to say that Enchanted is the movie of the year for smart and spirited 11-year-old girls. But a movie that genuinely respects that audience is not to be belittled.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
12/04/07
Peter Rainer
Peter Rainer
Christian Science Monitor

This magical fantasy-in-reverse is perhaps the best family film of the year.

Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
12/02/07
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

Amy Adams delivers an iconic breakthrough performance in Kevin Lima's sophisticated and subversive Disney film.

Full Review Source: Passionate Moviegoer | comment Comment
12/02/07
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Passionate Moviegoer

Disney can afford to poke fun at a lot of things about itself, and in Enchanted, it does exactly that, to largely charming effect.

Full Review Source: Slate | comment Comment
12/01/07
Dana Stevens
Dana Stevens
Slate

A sweet little film for anyone that enjoys blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Climaxes strongly. Has moments of greatness and moments of not-so-greatness.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment 1 Comment
11/30/07
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

The delightful Enchanted gives Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs a sweetly subversive spin.

Full Review Source: Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) | comment Comment
11/30/07
John Wirt
John Wirt
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Full Review Source: Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews | comment Comment
11/30/07
Scott A. Mantz
Scott A. Mantz
Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews

Playing her fairytale character with giddy aplomb, Amy Adams gives a winsomely energetic performance as the live-action version of maiden Giselle.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
11/29/07
John P. McCarthy
John P. McCarthy
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Enchanted offers us five-stars worth of Amy Adams in four-stars worth of movie. That's not a bad average.

Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) | comment Comment
11/28/07
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

There are probably a few actresses who could play the role of an animated Disney princess come to life, but let's be thankful it's Amy Adams who is playing it.

Full Review Source: Mark Reviews Movies | comment Comment
11/27/07
Mark Dujsik
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
 
 
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Latest News for Enchanted

June 25, 2008: A dark fairy tale turned contemporary urban romance tossing together time zones and centuries, and animation and real humans with mixed-company kid fare. Time will tell, depending upon the zone of preference. Opens in new window
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June 20, 2008: Academy Limits Oscar Song Noms to Two Per Film Opens in new window
Thanks to a new rule change by the Academy, films will no longer be allowed to have more than two songs nominated for an Oscar. More...

May 06, 2008: 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations Announced
It's almost time to hand out some golden popcorn -- the nominations for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards have been announced! More...

April 22, 2008: Disney Is Still Enchanted Opens in new window
Surprise! Talks are under way for a sequel to the Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey hit Enchanted! More...

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